Watch: How One AFS Returnee Makes a Difference in Her Community Imagine a restaurant where everyone can afford to eat, where those who are struggling can pay what they can or even volunteer for their meal. “A Place at the Table” is a café founded by Margaret Kane, an AFS Returnee, who wants to make […]
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Giving Tuesday not only provides an opportunity for donors to give, but also an opportunity for nonprofit organizations to give thanks.
This Saturday, October 27th is Make a Difference Day! Since the AFS family is already committed to making the world more just and peaceful, this is a great opportunity to come together to improve the lives of others. To raise awareness and inspire simple acts of service on Make a Difference Day, we’ve compiled a […]
Rassi N., a YES exchange student from Indonesia, stars in a touching video in which she describes her exchange experience as “the beginning of her life journey.” Host an exchange student and embark with them on an adventure of intercultural discovery and understanding. You’ll be amazed where it takes you, your family, and your community. […]
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The AFS Global Conference 2018 has officially begun in Budapest, Hungary. This international gathering of educators, policymakers, business leaders, social entrepreneurs and NGOs will feature thought-provoking interviews and panels on global competence. In attendance are AFS-USA Executive Team members Jorge Castro (President), Tara Hofmann (Chief Operating and Organizational Development Officer) and Keri Dooley (Chief Government […]
Nominations open next month for the AFS Galatti Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service. Start thinking about amazing volunteers you know who deserve a nomination!
Maryland Students Awarded CBYX Scholarship Nyah Cameron Johnson, a high school student from Maryland, is one of 250 students who received a Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) scholarship this year. She will spend the 2018 to 2019 academic year living and attending school in Germany through the scholarship program. Read more about the student and the […]
AFS Exchange Students have spent the last few weeks getting to know their host families, and many are getting ready to begin their first days in American high schools. However, there are still students waiting to find out when they can start their exchange year! Send this text to 5 people you think would make great […]
Our newest blog post is an interview with the Lounibos Family, recipients of the 2018 Reel Life Grand Prize! In it, they discuss how their host daughter Lison from France changed their lives. Share this blog post to inspire other families to jump in and share their lives with an exchange student!